Nokia is reportedly set to launch several new Android-powered smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2017 – here's what we think we know so far.

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What does Nokia have planned for MWC 2017?

According to Bloomberg, the suit concerns a range of Nokia products that infringe on as many as 11 BlackBerry patents in total.

Products such as Nokia's Flexi Multiradio base stations, radio network controllers and Liquid Radio software all utilise technology covered by BlackBerry's patents.

The Canadian firm says that Nokia has offered the use of these technologies to major telecoms networks in the USA, including the likes of T-Mobile and AT&T, without obtaining a licence from BlackBerry to do so.

Nokia even included details of some of the BlackBerry patents when applying for its own new inventions, the latter said.

It's not known how much the company is now seeking in terms of licensing royalties, but the complaint says that, “BlackBerry seeks to obtain recompense for Nokia’s unauthorised use of BlackBerry’s patented technology.”

BlackBerry and Nokia are both days away from triumphant returns to the smartphone market following periods in the wilderness.

The budget mobile phone, which is expected to set customers back some €59 (roughly £50), is rumoured to be announced at the show later this month, according to renowned leakster Evan Blass, aka Evleaks.

Express.co.uk will be at both launch events, so stay tuned for more details.